Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
Majorca hot and sunny on Wednesday. To view the weather across the island from our webcams, click here.
De-escalation
Government seeking Phase 2 inter-island travel without restriction
Free movement between provinces (and islands) is currently not envisaged until the "new normality" in June.
State of alarm
Masks are mandatory from Thursday
Everyone over 6 years old must wear a face mask in enclosed spaces and on the streets from this Thursday.
Property
Commercial rents coming down by up to 15%
An increasing number of establishments are up for traspaso.
Tourism
Storm of protest over Airbnb ruling
The High Court Ruling in favour of Airbnb causes confusion, disbelief and anger.
Energy
A million euros for Minorca electricity cable
Over seven kilometres of new medium-voltage cable.
Coronavirus
Minorca temporary hospital to close in early June
The Artiem Carlos had capacity for up to 44 patients.
Education
Summer School Registration is now open
Registration is now open for the Summer School Program in the Balearic Islands
Coronavirus
Coronavirus figures continue to fluctuate
Coronavirus figures continue to fluctuate in the Balearic Islands but maintain a downward trend.
Coronavirus
Thirty-one companies offering to manufacture protective material
Manufacturers of protective material will receive government assistance.
Economy
Protest against government urgent measures decree
GOB and other organisations protested against a "blank cheque" for the tourism industry.
Weather
All you need to know about the weather in Majorca on Wednesday
Wednesday has been a very hot day in the north of Majorca.
Coronavirus
Fewer than 100 Covid-19 fatalities for a 4th day
Coronavirus deaths stay under 100 for a fourth day in Spain.
Weather
Hot and sunny in Majorca
Summer has arrived and from Monday we can all go to the beach and swim in the sea as Phase 2 begins!
State of alarm
Government secures 15-day extension to the state of alarm
The extension will be until 7 June; Pedro Sánchez hinted that yet another extension may be sought.
The Blog
Right but wrong: Garzón on tourism
The real problem with what Garzón has had to say is, in my view, the fact that he is a communist.
Viewpoint
A poignant reminder
The introduction of obligatory masks will remind many this is far from over yet.
Viewpoint
Vulnerability of tourism
“The Spanish productive fabric is in a position of greater vulnerability ... as a result of the crisis”.
Majorca Mallorca
Back on track!
The team from the Allen Graham Charity have had more than their fair share of drama during the last two months.
Food For Thought
Foreign connections in Catalonian dishes
The flat greixonera that is best for this dish can be bought at weekly markets all over the island.
Notes from the classroom
Making it Happen from June to September
Accordingly a genius is often merely a talented person who has done all of his or her homework. Thomas Edison (1847 – 1931)
Frank Confidential
Never a crossed word during lockdown - I don't believe it!
Have you noticed that couples in a new relationship never bicker?
Frank Leavers